HOUSTON — NASA’s ambitious mission to return astronauts to the moon for the first time this century is on track to launch no later than April 2026, but it just
HOUSTON — NASA’s ambitious mission to return astronauts to the moon for the first time this century is on track to launch no later than April 2026, but it just
Final tests of NASA’s laser beam communication technology offer a promising new way to keep in touch with astronauts and spacecraft venturing into deep space, including future missions to Mars.
BackgroundThe NASA Engineering and Safety Center (NESC) has reviewed flight, ground test, and published data on ultraviolet-induced degradation of silicone based thermal control coatings. Analysis has shown, for at least
The crescent moon shines close to Mars above the western horizon at sunset on Sept. 24, but you’ll need to be quick to spot the red planet before it slips
BOOM! A possible new nova has appeared in the southern constellation of Centaurus the Centaur. This animation shows the before and after of this region of sky. It’s courtesy of
Marvel’s First Family is zooming into the streaming sphere with the official digital release of “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” on Tuesday (Sept. 23, 2025). This superhero extravaganza comes home
Though rarely featured in public demonstrations of military capability, satellites are indispensable to the defense of America and its allies. They offer near-immediate warning of missile launches, enable strategic communications,
On Feb. 17, 2026, an annular solar eclipse will be visible from a remote part of Antarctica, forming a “ring of fire” for up to 2 minutes, 20 seconds as
WASHINGTON — Firefly Aerospace expects to resume Alpha launches in the “coming weeks,” with two flights planned before the end of the year. The company shared details of its return-to-flight
Applications 23/09/2025 906 views 19 likes After meticulous preparation and rigorous evaluation, ESA’s Member States have selected WIVERN to become the 11th Earth Explorer mission to be implemented through the